Panasonic PT-AE8000U Operations Instructions

LCD Projector Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functiona

Read this rst!10 - ENGLISHImportant InformationWARNING: ACCESSORIESDo not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.Failure

Technical information100 - ENGLISHAppendixList of compatible signalsThe following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors.F

Technical informationENGLISH - 101AppendixSupported 3D video signal listWhen [3D INPUT FORMAT] is set to [AUTO], the 3D signals supported by this proj

Technical information102 - ENGLISHAppendixSerial terminalThe serial port on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface spe

Technical informationENGLISH - 103Appendix Cable specications(When connected to a personal computer) Control commandsCommands available when contro

Technical information104 - ENGLISHAppendixCommandControl contents RemarksKST KEYSTONE Displays the individual adjustment screen of [KEYSTONE].DAM ADVA

Technical informationENGLISH - 105Appendix<Inquiry commands>CommandControl contents ParameterQPW Power status 000 = OFF 001 = ONQIN INPUT signa

Specications106 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecicationsThe following table describes the specications of the projector.Power supply AC 100-240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz

SpecicationsENGLISH - 107AppendixTerminalsS-VIDEO IN 1 set, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 ΩVIDEO IN 1 set, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p

Specications108 - ENGLISHAppendixDimensionsUnit: mm470 (18 1/2")140 (5 1/2")60 (2 3/8")14 (9/16")345 (13 19/32")19 (3/4"

IndexENGLISH - 109AppendixIndexNumbers2D TO 3D ...693D Eyewear ...

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 11Important InformationCAUTION: POWERWhen disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector.I

Panasonic System Communications Company of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way 2F-13, Secaucus, NJ 07094TEL: (877) 803 - 8492Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambl

Read this rst!12 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCAUTION: Viewing 3D videoThose with a medical history of oversensitivity to light, heart problems, or

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 13Important Informationend of Read this rstBrazil OnlyBrasil Apenas Manuseio de baterias usadasBRASILApós o uso, as pilhas

Precautions for use14 - ENGLISHImportant Information Be sure to use the projector after removing the packaging material, such as the fastening tapes

Precautions for useENGLISH - 15Important Information When using an infrared communications deviceIf you use infrared communication devices (such as i

Precautions for use16 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCautions on use In order to view clear video images zClear, high contrast video can be viewed whe

Precautions for useENGLISH - 17Important InformationAccessoriesPlease conrm that the items displayed below are included.Wireless remote control unit:

About your projector18 - ENGLISHPreparationRemote control Top FrontAdjust the zoom and focus.Display the [MEMORY LOAD] menu.Display the input wavefo

About your projectorENGLISH - 19PreparationProjector bodyAttention zEnsure that there are no build ups of dirt on the air intake and exhaust ports. zD

2 - ENGLISHTrademarks• VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.• SVGA is a registered trademark of the Video Elect

About your projector20 - ENGLISHPreparation Main powerSwitch the projector on/off.Lens cover attachment holeConnecting terminalsAir intake port Back

Setting upENGLISH - 21Getting StartedSetting upProjection methodYou can use any of the following 4 projection methods. Select a projection method suit

Setting up22 - ENGLISHGetting StartedProjection relatedInstall the projector with reference to the gure below and the projection distance. You can ad

Setting upENGLISH - 23Getting StartedProjection screen size16:9 in 2.35:1 size*2Screen Diagonal (SD)Minimum distance (LW)Maximum distance (LT)Height p

Setting up24 - ENGLISHGetting StartedLens shift and positioningIf the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can

Setting upENGLISH - 25Getting Started Projector location rangeThe setting position can be adjusted within the following range. See “Projection relat

Connections26 - ENGLISHGetting StartedConnectionsBefore connecting to the projector zRead and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each

ConnectionsENGLISH - 27Getting StartedConnecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN ヤヰヮヱヶヵユンチチリワヴユンリモロヴノヷリュユヰチリワヵンリヨヨユンチバピュチヴラヶヵヵユンチヰヶヵリワチヒ リワチビ リワチピヒビヤヰヮヱヰ

Switching the projector on/off28 - ENGLISHBasic OperationSwitching the projector on/offPower cordUse the power cord included to prevent removal of the

Switching the projector on/offENGLISH - 29Basic OperationSwitching on the projectorCheck external device connections before switching the projector on

ENGLISH - 3Features of the ProjectorFeatures of the Projector Equipped with 3D (3D motion remaster, 3D double-speed drive technology, and 2D to 3D con

Switching the projector on/off30 - ENGLISHBasic OperationSwitching off the powerCarefully check the status of the power indicator before operating.4)

Projecting an imageENGLISH - 31Basic OperationProjecting an imageCheck the connections of the external devices ( page 26) and the connection of the p

Remote control operation32 - ENGLISHBasic OperationYou can operate the projector with the remote control within a range of 7 m (23'). zOperating

Remote control operationENGLISH - 33Basic OperationLoading a saved settingDisplays the [MEMORY LOAD] menu.Press Attention zSetting can also be perform

Remote control operation34 - ENGLISHBasic OperationSubmenuWhen the VIERA Link control is enabled, the function menus of external devices can be displa

Viewing 3D ImagesENGLISH - 35Basic OperationViewing 3D ImagesAbout viewing 3D imagesYou can use the projector to view 3D videos by playing Blu-ray 3D

Viewing 3D Images36 - ENGLISHBasic OperationCommunication range of a 3D IR Transmitter and 3D EyewearThe IR signals for controlling the 3D Eyewear tra

Menu navigationENGLISH - 37SettingsMenu navigationNavigating through the menu Operating procedurePress 1) Press the <MENU> button on the remo

Menu navigation38 - ENGLISHSettingsMenu listThe on-screen menu is used for settings and adjustments on this projector. See “Navigating through the men

Menu navigationENGLISH - 39Settings [LANGUAGE] Language[DEUTSCH][FRANÇAIS][ESPAÑOL][ITALIANO][PORTUGUÊS][SVENSKA][NORSK][DANSK][POLSKI][][MAGYAR][РУС

4 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPreparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance AppendixContentsBe sure to read “Read this rst!”. (

[PICTURE] menu40 - ENGLISHSettingsSelect [PICTURE] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” ( page 37), and choose an item from the submen

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 41Settings[COLOR TEMPERATURE]You can adjust the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or redd

[PICTURE] menu42 - ENGLISHSettings [MONITOR POSITION]You can set the display position of the input waveform during the FULL SCAN display.Switch setti

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 43Settings1) Adjust [FULL SCAN(Y)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)]. zSet on [PICTURE] and use the ▲▼ buttons to adjust [BRIGHTNESS]

[PICTURE] menu44 - ENGLISHSettings[SPLIT ADJUST]You can perform image adjustment for some [PICTURE] menu items while displaying a certain area of the

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 45SettingsNote zYou cannot adjust menu items that are displayed in grey during split adjustment. zThe [KEYSTONE] of [POSITION]

[PICTURE] menu46 - ENGLISHSettings3) Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [START ADJUSTMENT], and press the <ENTER> button. zThe [ADVANCED ADJUST] m

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 47SettingsPOINTDisplay the currently selected point number. The number is in the order of 1 to 15 starting from the lower inpu

[PICTURE] menu48 - ENGLISHSettingsc. Adjusting the output level zIf you press the ▲▼ buttons, you can adjust the output level of the currently select

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 49SettingsExample) When the data for gamma preset value +0.40 and gamma preset value 0.00 is combined1. Set [GAMMA PRESET] to

ENGLISH - 5Important InformationPreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendixContents [CLOCK PHASE] ...

[PICTURE] menu50 - ENGLISHSettings ●Initialize the gamma adjustment resultsGAMMA ADJUSTMENTADJUSTMENT MODEGAMMA HIGHGAMMA MIDGAMMA LOWSTART ADJUSTMENT

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 51Settings [CONTRAST]You can adjust color temperatures centering mainly on white. R (RED), G (GREEN), B (BLUE)-1 +1[ADVANCED

[PICTURE] menu52 - ENGLISHSettings [COLOR MANAGEMENT]For the selected [PICTURE MODE], you can adjust a selected color individually with [CURSOR] mode

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 53Settings zAdjusting the selected color (when [RGBCMY] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT MODE])Select the color from 6 different co

[PICTURE] menu54 - ENGLISHSettings zManaging the stored logs created through the [CURSOR] mode LOG ADJUSTMENT MODE PICTURE MODE POINT1 POINT2 POINT3 P

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 55Settings ●Saving a log setting as a proleSave a log setting as a prole. You can save up to six proles.1) Press the ▲▼ b

[PICTURE] menu56 - ENGLISHSettings ●Changing a prole name1) Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE NAME CHANGE] and press the <ENTER> button

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 57Settings [CINEMA REALITY]You can switch the automatic image synchronizer on/off for 24 frames a second images, such as movi

[PICTURE] menu58 - ENGLISHSettings [RGB/YCBCR], [RGB/YPBPR]Set this to [AUTO] under normal conditions. If images are not displayed correctly when thi

[PICTURE] menuENGLISH - 59Settings5) Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [OK].6) Press the <ENTER> button.Note zPress the <ENTER> button

Read this rst!6 - ENGLISHImportant InformationRead this rst!WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN

[POSITION] menu60 - ENGLISHSettings[POSITION] menuSelect [POSITION] from the main menu in “Navigating through the menu” ( page 37) and choose an item

[POSITION] menuENGLISH - 61Settings[ASPECT]You can switch the image aspect ratio manually when needed. Aspect ratio depends on signals.Switch settings

[POSITION] menu62 - ENGLISHSettingsAspect Screen[4:3]Projects at 4:3.Input signal Projection screen[16:9]Projects at 16:9. (Enlarged horizontally)Inpu

[POSITION] menuENGLISH - 63Settings[WSS]In the European broadcasting system, if the input signal contains an identication signal, WSS automatically s

[3D SETTINGS] menu64 - ENGLISHSettings[3D SETTINGS] menuEither press the <3D> button on the remote control or select [3D SETTINGS] from the main

[3D SETTINGS] menuENGLISH - 65SettingsNote zIf a setting other than [AUTO] is selected when the input is switched to HDMI, [3D INPUT FORMAT] is change

[3D SETTINGS] menu66 - ENGLISHSettings[LEFT/RIGHT SWAP]Switch to [SWAPPED] if you feel discomfort when watching a 3D video with 3D Eyewear.Switch sett

[3D SETTINGS] menuENGLISH - 67Settings [3D WAVEFORM MONITOR]For easy balance adjustment, use a video device that supports 3D and displays the video o

[3D SETTINGS] menu68 - ENGLISHSettings5) Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the <ENTER&g

[3D SETTINGS] menuENGLISH - 69Settings ●[PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME CHANGE]You can edit the memory name of details saved using [PICTURE BALANCE MEMOR

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 7Important InformationFCC NOTICE (USA)Declaration of ConformityModel Number: PT-AE8000UTrade Name: PanasonicResponsible P

[3D SETTINGS] menu70 - ENGLISHSettings[3D EYEWEAR BRIGHTNESS]This enables adjusting the brightness for the 3D Eyewear.Switch settings Switch settings[

[3D SETTINGS] menuENGLISH - 71Settings[3D VIEWING MONITOR]In the 3D video the depth of eld effects in front of and into the screen are adjusted while

[3D SETTINGS] menu72 - ENGLISHSettingsThe gauge display of the one-dimensional display on the parallax adjustment monitor of [Mode2] or [Mode3] indica

[LENS CONTROL] menuENGLISH - 73SettingsSelect [LENS CONTROL] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” ( page 37), and choose an item from

[LENS CONTROL] menu74 - ENGLISHSettings[LENS MEMORY SAVE]This enables saving zoom and focus adjustment position, horizontal video position, vertical v

[LENS CONTROL] menuENGLISH - 75Settings [LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE]1) Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the memory name to be changed. LENS MEMORY NAME

[LENS CONTROL] menu76 - ENGLISHSettings[H-AREA POSITION]You can move the frame area horizontally, such as aligning the right or left frame edge to the

[OPTION] menuENGLISH - 77Settings[OPTION] menuSelect [OPTION] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” ( page 37), and choose an item from

[OPTION] menu78 - ENGLISHSettings[STARTUP LOGO]You can switch the Panasonic logo that is displayed when starting up the projector on/off. Switch setti

[OPTION] menuENGLISH - 79Settings[TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING]You can set the function for each trigger terminal.The trigger terminals for this projector are

Read this rst!8 - ENGLISHImportant InformationWARNING: POWERThe wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall b

[OPTION] menu80 - ENGLISHSettings• [BLANK]When [BLANK] is activated, output is 12 V. If the setting is released, output is 0 V.• [RS-232C COMMAND LI

[OPTION] menuENGLISH - 81Settings[LAMP POWER]Switch the lamp intensity according to the usage environment of the projector and its intended use.Switch

[OPTION] menu82 - ENGLISHSettings [POWER ON LINK]Specify whether or not to switch the power of the projector on when it is in standby by operating ex

[OPTION] menuENGLISH - 83Settings[OTHER FUNCTIONS]Press the <ENTER> button. zThe [OTHER FUNCTIONS] menu is displayed. OTHER FUNCTIONS FREEZE BLA

[OPTION] menu84 - ENGLISHSettings[INITIALIZE ALL]Return all settings to factory defaults.When you perform this operation, the projector is set to the

TEMP and LAMP IndicatorsENGLISH - 85MaintenanceTEMP and LAMP IndicatorsManaging the indicated problemsIf a problem should occur with the projector, th

TEMP and LAMP Indicators 86 - ENGLISHMaintenance Lamp indicator <LAMP>Indicator statusIlluminated red Flashing redProblemTime to replace the la

Care and replacementENGLISH - 87MaintenanceBefore cleaning the projector / replacing componentsAttention zTurn off the <MAIN POWER> switch and d

Care and replacement 88 - ENGLISHMaintenance4) Attach the air lter unit to the projector. z Attach the air lter unit to the projector using the re

Care and replacementENGLISH - 89MaintenanceComponent replacement Air lter and electrostatic lterThe air lter should be replaced when cleaning is i

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 9Important InformationWARNING: ON USE/INSTALLATIONDo not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mat

Care and replacement 90 - ENGLISHMaintenance When to replace the lamp unitThe lamp unit is a consumable component. Brightness decreases according to

Care and replacementENGLISH - 91Maintenance Lamp unit replacement procedureAttention zOnce a lamp unit has exceeded its lifespan of 4 000 hours (when

Care and replacement 92 - ENGLISHMaintenance11) Remove the air lter cover. zUsing a Phillips screwdriver to turn the xing screw of the air lter co

Care and replacementENGLISH - 93Maintenance20) Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen and select [OPTION] with the ▲▼ buttons.21)

Troubleshooting 94 - ENGLISHMaintenanceTroubleshootingRe-conrm these points. See the relevant page for details.Problem Cause PagePower does not turn

Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsENGLISH - 95MaintenanceCeiling mount bracket safeguards zWhen mounting the projector on the ceiling, use the Panasonic

Using VIERA Link96 - ENGLISHAppendixUsing VIERA LinkVIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects projector and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enab

Using VIERA LinkENGLISH - 97Appendix VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment“Using [VIERA LINK]” ( page 98) zTable below displays maximum number

Using VIERA Link98 - ENGLISHAppendix Using [VIERA LINK]You can control some functions of the connected device with the controls or remote control of

Using VIERA LinkENGLISH - 99Appendix ●[HOME THEATER VOLUME]You can adjust the volume of the theater speaker with the projector remote control. zIf the